Climate of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan
Point-value climate at Matsue (Shimane Prefecture, Japan). Population approximately 156,811.
Located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan, Matsue has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 156,811. Monthly average temperatures range from 4.1°C / 39.4°F in January to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in August, with rainfall varying from 94 mm / 3.7 in (December) to 198 mm / 7.8 in (September) — about 1542 mm / 60.7 in across the year. Matsue is the capital of Shimane Prefecture. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Matsue's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1°C39.4°F | 112 mm4.4″ | — |
| February | 4.3°C39.7°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
| March | 7.5°C45.5°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| April | 12.9°C55.2°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| May | 17.6°C63.7°F | 111 mm4.4″ | — |
| June | 21.5°C70.7°F | 179 mm7″ | — |
| July | 25.7°C78.3°F | 188 mm7.4″ | — |
| August | 26.8°C80.2°F | 120 mm4.7″ | — |
| September | 22.4°C72.3°F | 198 mm7.8″ | — |
| October | 16.7°C62.1°F | 122 mm4.8″ | — |
| November | 11.4°C52.5°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| December | 6.7°C44.1°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Matsue?
Matsue does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Matsue's warmest month is August at an average of 26.8°C / 80.2°F, and its driest month is December with about 94 mm / 3.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Matsue?
Matsue, in Shimane Prefecture, Japan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 4.1°C / 39.4°F in January to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1542 mm / 60.7 in, with the wettest month being September (198 mm / 7.8 in) and the driest December (94 mm / 3.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Matsue in August?
The average temperature in Matsue in August is 26.8°C / 80.2°F, with rainfall of about 120 mm / 4.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Matsue?
The driest month in Matsue is December, with about 94 mm / 3.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 6.7°C / 44.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Matsue?
The wettest month in Matsue is September, with approximately 198 mm / 7.8 in of average monthly rainfall.